Ventnor Fringe Festival gears up for an arts extravaganza later this month
Have you planned your Ventnor Fringe Festival events yet? The annual ten-day festival is less than three weeks away, boasting an impressive 216 performances across the broad spectrum of The Arts. Comedy remains a prominent feature once again. Comedy and moreTaking place between 19th and 28th July, comedians love heading to Ventnor to test out […]
Creative Ryde: Book now for next meeting
When: Monday 22nd July 2024Where: Ryde Library, George Street, PO33 2JE One element of the work we are doing at Creative Island, is to commit to convening a series of local conversations with the cultural community of each town on the Isle of Wight. The ambition is to speak about and listen to the particular […]
Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival debuts with over 50 events this weekend
This weekend, the Isle of Wight will host the inaugural Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival, with over 50 events scheduled across the Island. The festival, a collaborative effort by the Isle of Wight Biosphere and Creative Island, receives support from The Common Space and Isle of Wight National Landscape. A variety of activities for all […]
‘Future Creatives’ week to inspire Isle of Wight youth from 3rd-7th February 2025
The Cultural Education Partnership will be returning with its Creative Careers week ‘Future Creatives’ this 3rd to 7th February 2025. Many of last year’s creative individuals and organisations are keen to take part again, with new and exciting workshops in the making! As well as a host of new partners ready to contribute to an […]
Revival of Isle of Wight’s open studios event fosters Island-wide creativity
We are well aware that the Isle of Wight has a strong and growing creative community. Indeed, the research we undertook for the cultural strategy demonstrated that the Island has a larger than average number of people making a living as artists and craft makers. It is part of our character and something to build […]
Creative Newport: Book now for first meeting
A networking and listening event to celebrate and support the cultural and creative sectors in Newport and central Wight is coming to Newport Minster, St Thomas’ Square, on Monday 17th June 6pm-7.30pm. Creative Island is developing a series of creative hubs across the Island with the ambition of encouraging collaboration, sharing resources and information, and […]
Unpacking Department: Exciting new heritage project now underway
In another example of how funding bodies are more than willing to invest and support cultural heritage on the Isle of Wight, National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded a substantial grant to Department Ryde for a year-long project led by Shademakers UK. Tracy Mikich and Teresa Grimaldi, curators for ‘Unpacking Department’, have been busily sifting […]
The People’s Palace of Possibilities: Utopian scheming and rageful dreaming
A unique interactive installation, The People’s Palace of Possibility, is set to engage Islanders for three weeks starting from Friday, 3rd May. The event seeks to explore how we can harness energy and hope for the future amid prevalent feelings of fear and anger. Engaging Experiences in a Multi-Coloured DomeHosted at Ingram’s Yard in Ventnor, […]
Free networking event for visual artists at historic Dimbola Museum
Step into the creative heart of the Isle of Wight at IW Creative Network‘s inaugural networking event for photographers (visual artists and videographers also very much welcome). This special gathering is scheduled for Thursday, 25th April 2024, from 5pm to 7pm, at the iconic Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater. Admission is free. Steeped in […]
Grassroots music boost: Learn how to tap into music funds from Arts Council England
In an exciting development for the Isle of Wight’s music scene, Arts Council England’s Relationship Manager for Grassroots Music, Rosey Brown, announces a pivotal talk for musicians, venues, producers, and promoters. This essential gathering is scheduled for Wednesday 8th May 2024, at Building 41 in Northwood, where Rosey will share all you need to know […]
